Your body remembers what your mind has tried to forget. Trauma lives in the nervous system—and healing begins with safety and rest. 💜

I’ve created a free Yoga Nidra audio designed for anyone living with PTSD, anxiety, or the weight of past experiences. This practice is gentle, guided, and trauma-informed. You are always in control.

🪷 What you’ll experience:
💤 Deep relaxation for the nervous system
🌬 Breath practices for grounding
🧘 Safe visualization + body awareness
💖 Affirmations for safety, wholeness, and healing

You can listen lying down, sitting in a chair, or even resting in bed. No yoga mat needed. Every body is welcome.

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Because you deserve safety, rest, and peace. 🌙

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In this episode, we are diving deep into a practice that I not only teach, but that I truly live and embody—Somatic Yoga.

Now, you may have heard of yoga before. You may even have an image in your head of a room filled with mats, people standing on their heads, or doing very bendy postures. And yes, that is one version of yoga. But what I teach—and what we’ll explore today—is something very different.

Somatic Yoga is gentle. It is mindful. It is about being present inside your body. And the most beautiful part? You can practice Somatic Yoga anywhere—on the floor, in your bed, or even sitting in a chair.

This makes it available to every body, every age, every level of ability. You don’t need flexibility. You don’t need to look a certain way. You don’t even need fancy equipment. You simply need your body, your breath, and a willingness to listen inward.

Over the next hour, we’ll talk about:

• What Somatic Yoga actually is.

• How it’s different from traditional yoga.

• Why it’s such a powerful tool for healing trauma, PTSD, and emotional release.

• And I’ll guide you through a short practice right here on the podcast.

We’ll also talk about what makes my classes unique—because they don’t just include movement. I weave in asanas, breathwork, mudras, mantras, affirmations, journaling, and meditation to give you a full mind-body-spirit experience.

So, settle in—whether you’re listening while walking, sitting with a cup of tea, or lying down in your bed—and let’s begin this journey together.”

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“Welcome, beautiful souls, to Bertena’s SpiritualSanctuary — your sacred space for spiritual exploration, divine connection, and intuitive embodiment.

I’m Bertena, your guide, healer, and companion on thisjourney through the turning Wheel of the Year. Today’s episode is one of depth, reflection, and sacred alignment.

It’s August — the month of Lammas, the first harvest.A time to look around and within. A time to give thanks for what has grown and prepare for what must be released.

In this episode, we’ll connect with the Divine Feminineenergies of Demeter, Rhiannon, Inanna, and Ala. We’ll explore rituals, altar-building, meditations, and journaling practices to help us move gracefully from the height of summer into the early whispers of autumn.

So grab your journal, light a candle, and settle into yoursacred space. Let’s begin.”

Hello, radiant souls. I’m Bertena, and you’ve found your way to Bertena’s Spiritual Sanctuary, a space for women navigating the mystical, messy, and meaningful moments of life. In this episode, we’re leaning into something we often avoid — the feeling of being stuck.

This isn’t just about lacking motivation. This is about:

• Feeling disconnected from joy or purpose.
• Knowing there’s something more, but not knowing how to get there.
• Feeling exhausted even after resting.
• Wondering, “Is this just how life is now?”

Today we’ll gently unravel this together with:

• Insight into why you might feel stuck — emotionally,spiritually, energetically, and physically.
• Understanding the deep fatigue that so many are silently carrying.
• Tools, practices, rituals, books, and journal prompts toguide your next steps.
• A soulful reminder that your stuckness is not a failure —it’s an invitation.

Whether you’re listening in your car, soaking in the tub, walking in the woods, or curled under a blanket — I invite you to make this episode a personal ritual.

Bring your tea, journal, and open heart.

Welcome back, beautiful souls, to another episode of Bertena’s Spiritual Sanctuary, a sacred space where we explore the intersection of healing, spirit, and embodiment. I’m your host, Bertena Varney, and today we’re diving into a gentle yet profound topic: Somatic Yoga—what it is, how it helps us heal, and why it may be one of the most powerful spiritual tools you’ll ever use.

Whether you're new to somatic practices, returning to your body after trauma or burnout, or simply longing to slow down and listen—this episode is for you.

Take a breath with me…
Inhale… and exhale…
Let’s begin.

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Welcome, beautiful souls, to Bertena’s Spiritual Sanctuary—the place where your sacred journey, everyday life, and Divine Feminine wisdom come together. I’m your host, Bertena, and today we’re talking about something so many of us wrestle with, especially as we move into our 40sand beyond:

How do we balance it all—career, family, relationships,aging bodies, and our spiritual callings—without burning out or giving up on ourselves?

Whether you’re a mother, caregiver, entrepreneur, healer, orsomeone just beginning to reclaim their time, energy, and identity… this conversation is for you.

So light a candle, grab your tea or coffee, and settle intothis hour of real talk, rituals, and reflection.

Radiance Rising – A Summer Solstice Meditation to Embody Your Light

Hello radiant souls and welcome to Bertena’s Spiritual Sanctuary, the podcast where we dive deep into divine wisdom, mystical teachings, and spiritualempowerment for your journey. I’m your host, Bertena, and today’s episode is glowing with solar light and sacred purpose.

We’re exploring the Summer Solstice—a cosmic celebration of radiance, growth, fertility, and power. But we’re also moving beyond the surface, tapping into the Divine Feminine energies that rise and peak during this potent time. We'll explore ancient traditions, modern rituals, and somaticpractices to help you embody this energy—not just honor it.

Welcome to Your Spirit Guide Meditation Journey

Welcome, beautiful soul. I am so honored that you’ve chosento be here and embark on this sacred journey into deeper connection with your Spirit Guides.

This meditation is designed to help you open your intuitivechannels, calm your mind, and create a safe, sacred space where the veil between the physical and spiritual becomes thin. Together, we’ll explore guided meditation techniques to meet, communicate with, and build lasting relationships with your spirit team—whether they appear as angels, ancestors,ascended masters, animal guides, goddesses, or star beings.

You don’t need any prior experience—just an open heart and a willingness to connect. Your guides are always near, gently waiting for you to reach out.

Let’s begin this journey together by preparing a space thatinvites sacred energy and signals to your guides that you are ready to receive.

In many spiritual traditions around the world, the act of remembering the dead is sacred. It’s not just about grief—it’s about connection. About honoring the legacy, energy, and love that still lingers from those who have passed.

Memorial Day gives us an opportunity to honor the archetype of the warrior, the protector, and the servant-hearted. But even more than that—it invites us tosit with the truth of impermanence. That life is fleeting. And that love transcends time.

There is deep spiritual power in remembrance. In holding space for those we never knew but still owe gratitude to.

So how can we honor this holiday, not just with flags and flowers, but with soul?

Let me share a few spiritual ways you might celebrate Memorial Day in your own life.